TechRadar's Brit Week

Putting the tea in technology

It's not actually that long since Britain was held up as the bastion of innovation in science, engineering and technology, but few would argue that it is still hogging that particular spotlight.

Silicon Valley, the tech titans of Korea and Japan and the looming presence of China don't just overshadow Britain but tower over it.

But it isn't all doom and gloom: Britain still has brands like the BBC, BT and Sky that are at the cutting edge of broadcast, and, for all of its recent struggles, British gaming still holds both heritage and excellence in its arsenal, while research and design for many of the world's most familiar names are run from this side of the Atlantic.

And let's not forget the companies that are genuine global successes: Dyson, Shazam, ARM and Vodafone, to name just a few, are all shining beacons for the UK even if they don't always shout their heritage from the rooftops.

Finally, for audiophiles it is still the likes of Arcam, Cambridge Audio and Bowers & Wilkins that cause the ears to prick up.

Showcase

TechRadar's Brit week is showcasing the best of British; the inspirational thought-leaders and the companies making a difference, as well as asking what can increase the UK's profile and profit in the world of technology.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Global Editor-in-Chief

Patrick (Twitter) is Global Editor-in-Chief for techradar, and has been with the site since its launch in 2008. He is a longstanding judge of the T3 Awards, been quoted or seen on everything from the The Sun to Sky News and is on the #CoolBrands Council. He started his career in football, making him one of approximately one journalists to have covered both a World Cup final and an iPhone launch.